Project Name	Project Budget (excl. inflation)	Series 2003A Appropriation	Project Description	Project Status
LAKE MERRITT		$85,000,000
12th Street	$47,250,000	$9,500,000	12th Street will be redesigned into a tree-lined boulevard with signalized intersections and crosswalks and a landscaped median.  The redesign would create significant new parkland at the south end of Lake Merritt Park, remove unsafe and unsightly pedestrian tunnels, provide safer and continuous access for pedestrians and bicyclists along the perimeter of Lake Merritt, and improved access between the Kaiser Convention Center and Laney College. Removal of the Lake Merritt Channel culvert at 12th Street will provide an open-water bridged connection, and improve water flow, between the Lake and the Estuary.  Environmental benefits include improved water quality and wildlife habitat.	The concept design for the 12th Street area has been completed and a community meeting held in October, 2004 attended by over 150 participants.  The master plan concept for 12th Street has evolved from a linear alignment to a curved alignment.  The curvilinear configuration will result in better American Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, improves site distances for automobiles,  pedestrians and bicycles while providing a traffic calming effect, intersects the channel at a better angle (therefore minimizing the bridge length); and, the design creates a potentially larger redevelopment area adjacent to the OUSD administration building on 2nd Ave.  The scope of the traffic study was expanded to include a larger geographic area and projections to year 2025.  Parking study completed for Lakeshore and 1st Ave. area.  Geotechnical drilling completed.  Water-related permitting work underway. Phase II soil testing completed.  Detailed design work is continuing.  Construction is scheduled to run from spring 2006 to Summer 2008.
Lake Merritt Water Quality  (Storm drain filters, trash barriers, aeration, etc.)	$5,600,000	$1,000,000	Improve Lake Merritt’s water quality by installing trash barriers and aeration fountains, implementing a goose management plan, retrofitting storm drain inlets, and implementing other actions to reduce water pollution.	In July 2004, City Council adopted Resolution 78750 authorizing the implementation of a variety of projects at Lake Merritt.  Projects include installation of an aeration fountain at Grand and Harrison; upgraded electrical service for the existing aeration fountain located at the Pergola; an air diffuser system pilot project and up to four storm water filter units in the Lake Merritt watershed.  Other projects that are being considered include solar-powered circulation pumps, floating wetland "restorer" units, and additional storm water filters.  In January 2004 one storm water filter unit was installed at Perkins and Bellevue in Lakeside Park.
Children's Fairyland	$3,000,000	$3,000,000	Implementation of facility master plan components including construction of a new pavilion for puppet theatre presentations and special events;  renovation of the puppet theatre; Grand Avenue entry improvements; refurbishment of sets; repair of site drainage system.	Oakland Children’s Fairyland, Inc.  a local nonprofit organization has contracted with the City to implement projects at Children’s Fairyland.   To date, the non profit organization has completed survey work to address drainage issues associated with animal waste, provide for undergrounding of utilities, and provide for upgrades to existing circulation to accommodate emergency service vehicle access.  Ace Architects was hired to provide architectural services.  Design development for a new theatre and multi-use complex and new Puppet Theatre is complete and construction documents are projected to be completed by April, 2005.  Set renovations to address dry rot will be initiated for the Thumbelina Tunnel, the Old West Junction and the Chapel of Peace beginning in January 2005.   Council authorized a new agreement which will allow Oakland Children’s Fairyland to manage the design and construction of all these projects.
Restore Municipal Boathouse (1520 Lakeside Drive)	$8,235,000	$6,500,000	Restore the Municipal Boathouse (1520 Lakeside Drive) to its original condition, with a new program to accommodate public uses (such as boat storage, a restaurant and a meeting hall) rather than City offices.  Public access to the dock would be improved, the arches would be reopened to allow for boat storage, landscape and irrigation would be improved, and the parking lot would be redesigned to improve shoreline circulation.	The Office of Parks and Recreation has relocated downtown. Environmental consultant completed sampling and testing building materials for lead paint and asbestos. Award of a contract for hazardous material abatement and soft demolition work is scheduled for February 1, 2005, with construction beginning in March.  The City contracted with the design firms of WRT and Murakami Nelson to complete design work associated with this project.  Schematic design is complete and a community meeting was held on August 12, 2004 to provide an overview of project components.  Further design work is underway. Part of this task involves working with the City’s Landmarks Advisory Board so that the facility can be considered for both State and National landmark status in the future.  Sustainable design components will make this project the City’s first LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) “green” building. A second community meeting will be held February 23, 2005.  Plans are scheduled for bidding in June 2005, with construction beginning in the Fall.
Renovate and restore Lakeside Park Sailboat House	$7,425,000	$1,250,000	The Lake Merritt Sailboat House will be renovated to reveal its historic character, and improvements would be made to the parking lot and landscaping.  The building will accommodate recreational programs, boat storage, meeting rooms and other public uses.	The Sailboat House Renovation project was originally scheduled to begin in 2006, but consultant selection process was initiated in November 2004. The February 8, 2005 Measure DD staff report is recommending that this project be put on hold until Series B to provide for additional funding to the Municpal Boathouse and Lake Merritt Bicycle and Pedestrian Path projects .
Lake Merritt Systemwide Projects	$16,375,000	$3,350,000	Lake Merritt system-wide renovation of restrooms to be adequately clean, lighted, ventilated and maintained; adaptive reuse of miscellaneous buildings; and installation of street furnishings such as drinking fountains and trash and recycling receptacles, directional signs, public art, interpretive signs, historic markers and informational kiosks.	Specific project allocations are being determined based on enabling language, with technical and community input.  See Exhibit E of the February 8, 2005 Measure DD Progress report for specific project recommendations.
Repair Lake Merritt Retaining Walls	$3,715,000	$2,000,000	Repair or replace over 2 miles of retaining walls surrounding Lake Merritt.  Currently, many of the retaining walls are cracking, spalling, tilting, eroding, settling and, thus, in generally poor condition, and funds are needed to reconstruct or strengthen foundations, provide shoring to brace walls, install proper drainage measures around the walls to prevent erosion, and/or to patch and restore wall surfaces	Projects funded under this category include: Repairs to the Sailboat House retaining walls and walls just west of the Sailboat House ($200,000 and $325,000); East 18th Pier ($550,000); Bird Sanctuary retaining wall repairs ($350,000); Municipal Boathouse parking lot retaining wall repair ($250,000); and retaining wall repairs within the vicinity of east 18th ($325,000).  Where feasible, repair work will be incorporated into the scope of work for other Measure DD projects directly impacted by the proposed improvements. Retaining wall project timelines would commensurate with established timelines for each of the related projects or be developed independently to coincide with the master schedule for Series A projects.  E.18th dock design being discussed with consultant and with Landmarks Board, and geotechnical drilling has been completed.
Widen and improve pedestrian and bicycle paths and lanes around Lake Merritt.	$9,800,000	$3,000,000	Widen the borders of Lake Merritt Park to increase parkland by narrowing Lakeside Drive and Lakeshore Avenue.  The street redesigns would allow the creation of a wide multi-use path and bike lanes around Lake Merritt, and would improve connections, both physical and visual, to perimeter parks such as Pine Knoll Park, Snow Park and Athol Park.	WRT's surveyors completed mapping park and streets around Lake.  Community meeting was held August 12.  Schematic design is nearly complete and a second community meeting will be held February 23, 2005.  Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2005.
El Embarcadero reconfiguration	$2,120,000	$2,000,000	Make Eastlake Park safer for pedestrians, while expanding usable park space, by consolidating the two separate El Embarcadero roadways into one.  Part of the “Grand Lake Green Link” project.	This project has been incorporated into the Scope of Work for the widening of the Park Borders project and is being designed by WRT as well. WRT's surveyors completed mapping park and streets around Lake.  Community meeting was held August 12.  Schematic design is nearly complete and a second community meeting will be held February 23, 2005.  Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2005.
ESTUARY WATERFRONT ACCESS, PARKS AND CLEAN-UP (BAYTRAIL)		$53,000,000		Consultant Hood Design has begun enhancing design standards, lighting and signage, and is providing design guidance for waterfront projects.  Draft standards will be reviewed by Port, BCDC, and community in January and February 2005.
Estuary Park	$14,483,972	$2,080,000	Two alternatives are being explored for this site.  Alternative A address the site as it currently exits.  Alternative B assumes acquisition of the Cash and Carry Warehouse from the Port of Oakland to enlarge the open space from the existing 5 acres to 14 acres.  Both alternatives reshape the shoreline, provide access along the water's edge and redesign parking to provide for additional landscape areas and a green edge.	Plans will be discussed for Estuary Park in conjunction with the review process of the proposed Oak to Ninth mixed use development project.  The sponsor is presently in the environmental review process; a series of community meetings and interviews will be conducted as a part of the process. The Measure DD project is currently on hold.
10th Avenue Marina	$316,694	$200,000	Minor upgrades to the paving and incorporation of standardized trail elements such as signage and lighting.	The City has contracted with Wolfe Mason to begin design of this project.  This project has been grouped with the Brooklyn Basin/Marine Max project, and the Brooklyn Basin to Embarcadero Cove project to create a larger single project. Survey mapping is complete.  Work on this existing trail consists of installation of standardized trail elements such as site furnishings and light markers.  Design work will begin in February when the trail elements are selected as part of the Development Standards being developed by Hood Design.
Brooklyn Basin and Marine Max	$3,727,366	$2,700,000	One of the few vacant sites along the waterfront, Brooklyn Basin provides an opportunity for a visual connection to the water from the freeway and adjacent neighborhoods and opportunity for limited commercial development combined with wetland restoration and shoreline access.	This project has been grouped with the 10th Avenue Marina project, and the Brooklyn Basin to Embarcadero Cove project to create a larger single project.  Wolfe Mason Associates completed survey, prepared base maps, and began preliminary design work.  Phase II environmental testing is complete.  Lead contaminated soil is present on the site and the cost to cure ranges from $350,000 to $500,000.  Real Estate Division was negotiating long-term lease from Port, but Port is now negotiating with a developer of a marina and boat mall.  If development proceeds, BCDC will require the developer to construct the trail.  The Measure DD project is on hold while the developer negotiates with the Port.
Brooklyn Basin to Embracadero Cove	$254,847	$235,000	Minimal upgrades to the existing trail and incorporation of standardized signage and lighting.	The City has contracted with Wolfe Mason to begin design of this project.  This project has been grouped with the Brooklyn Basin/Marine Max project, and the 10th Avenue Marina project to create a larger single project. Survey mapping is complete.  Work on this existing trail consists of installation of standardized trail elements such as site furnishings and light markers.  Design work will begin in February when the trail elements are selected as part of the Development Standards being developed by Hood Design.
Livingston Pier	$370,514	$340,000	The pier is currently leased by the Port of Oakland to Vortex Diving through 2011.  As a long term option, the building could potentially be used for recreational/retail uses that relate to the proposed skateboard park on the adjacent site. The trail would wrap around the perimeter of the pier, and would incorporate standardized signage and lighting.	Public Works will begin design of project improvements upon the completion of trail development standards in February 2005. The project consists of a 150 foot segment of trail to run across the front of the pier, serving as the primary trail connection until such time as the entire pier becomes available.  Until Vortex Diving relocates, pier will remain off-limits to the public.
Cryer Site	$1,650,326	$1,450,000	Adjacent to Union Point Park, the existing building is seen as being converted for community uses.  Other improvements would include restoration of a sandy beach along with some of the piers.  The site will be landscaped and include parking adjacent to the building.	As-needed architectural consultant KPA completed evaluation of existing building conditions.  Additional funding is needed to perform a feasibility study and look at programming options for a community facility integrated with a commercial componenet.  Wolfe-Mason is working on a schematic plan, with input from Walter Hood.  Hazardous materials on this site are extensive with a large amount of metallic slag (a byproduct of steel manufacturing) needing to be removed.  Remediation is anticipated to cost a minimum of $900,000.  A remediation plan is being prepared and it will be incorporated into the schematic design phase.  The remediation plan is due to be completed in January 2005 and submitted to the State Water Resources Board for review.  Schematic design work should be completed in February 2005, with a community meeting to be held in early March.
Union Point Park	$4,000,000	$4,000,000	The new 9 acre waterfront park will begin construction with $4 million in funding from Measure DD.	Phase One construction (grading/paving) by Bay Cities completed. Phase Two (park landscaping) by Valley Crest began Sept. 7. Project projected to be completed by September 2005
Park Street Bridge	$1,611,200	$300,000	Two alternatives are proposed for the trail connector at the Park Street Bridge.  The first option considers a floating connection over the water.  The option would introduce ramps leading to a floating pier under the bridge connecting back via a ramp to the other side.  The second option is an at-grade standard concrete trail connection at the bridge.  This option would require modification of existing traffic signals.	Design consultant Moffatt & Nichol is doing preliminary design and permitting work, with a range of trail route and design options provided for review in January 2005.  Project is impacted by Army Corps of Engineers, owner of the Tidal Canal permitting requirements.  Consultant is defining Coast Guard issues regarding navigable channel and permit issuance, and discussing design with bridge owner (Alameda County).
Park Street Triangle	$2,198,368	$46,000	The Park Street triangle currently includes 7-11 and Niko's Family Restaurant. The site is a virtual gateway to the waterfront for travelers along 23rd Avenue and Park Street Bridge and is a terminus for bicyclists along the Embarcadero.  The site is located midpoint between the trail connecting Jack London Square and the MLK Regional Shoreline and can serve as a starting point for a journey along the waterfront.  A comprehensive traffic study of the area would be required to provide final alternatives for this site.	A comprehensive traffic study of the area will be initiated as a funding propsal to to further understand the various alternatives available to achieve project objectives.  The City of Alameda and Alameda County are project partners.
Pier 29 Restaurant	$1,731,707	$1,200,000	The Pier 29 Restaurant is built right to the edge of the waterfront and does not provide room to incorporate a trail connection on land.  There are several options on this site.  One option is to acquire the site and incorporate the trail along the water's edge.  Another alternative is to rebuild the restaurant closer to the street allowing for trail access along the water's edge.   A third is to run trail in water, bypassing restaurant.	Design is dependent upon adjacent trail under bridge. Moffatt & Nichol has begun preliminary design in coordination with bridge trail design.  See Park St. bridge notes.
Derby Street Park	$808,141	$268,000	There are three streets between park Street Bridge and Fruitvale Bridge that terminate at the waterfront - Peterson, Derby, and Lancaster Streets.  These streets are ideal locations for pocket parks, providing observation areas along the waterfront.  Derby Street park is designed to accommodate the need for truck loading and unloading, Cal Crew access to the waterfront and open space.	Real Estate Division has completed a "street search" and determined that City owns underlying fee.  Phase II soil testing is complete, and no serious contamination was found.  This project has been grouped with the Oakland Museum Women's Board site project, and the Alameda Avenue project to create a larger single project.  Design consultant Amphion has begun design work.  Community review of schematic plans will be in February 2005.
Oakland Museum Womens Board Site	$627,334	$580,000	The trail would run behind the Women's Board warehouse and will include a cantilevered walkway to provide a 12 foot wide trail that is adequately separated from the museum building.  The trail would include standardized signage, lighting and furniture elements.	City surveyors completed field work, and prepared legal description.  Real Estate Division with assistance from the City Attorney's Office has negotiated an easement agreement.  The City is awaiting receipt of the excuted agreement.  Phase II soil testing is complete, and no serious contamination was found.  This project has been grouped with the Derby Street project, and the Alameda Avenue project to create a larger single project.  Design consultant Amphion has begun design work.  Community review of schematic plans will be in February 2005.
Lancaster Street to Fruitvale Bridge	$156,234	$130,000	This segment of trail includes shoreline protection, introduction of a concrete trail, associated trail landscaping, standardized signage and lighting.	Trail design is dependent upon design of adjacent Fruitvale Bridge trail.  Moffatt & Nichol is doing preliminary design in conjunction with bridge trail design. Real Estate Division to negotiate easement w/property owner Fairn & Swanson once trail alignment established.  See Park St. bridge notes.
Fruitvale Bridge	$1,522,532	$900,000	Two alternatives are proposed for the trail connector at the Fruitvale Bridge.  The first option considers a floating connection over the water.  This option would introduce ramps leading to a floating pier under the bridge connecting back via a ramp to the other side.  Alternative B assumes an at-grade connection across the bridge. Ramps would be included to bridge the 4 foot difference in grade between the trail elevation and the elevation at the bridge.  This alternative includes alterations to existing traffic signals.  Alternative A is recommended in the Waterfront Trail Feasibility Study as it avoids conflicts with the railroad bridge fencing and equipment.	Design consultant Moffatt & Nichol is doing preliminary design and permitting work.  See Park St. bridge notes.
Fruitvale to Alameda Ave	$290,040	$200,000	This segment of trail extends southeast of the Fruitvale Bridge along Alameda Avenue.  It will include the installation of 800 feet of standard concrete trail along with landscaping and standardized signage and lighting.	This project has been grouped with the Derby Street project, and the Oakland Women's Museum Board site project to create a larger single project.Phase II environmental testing is complete, and no serious soil contamination was found.  Design consultant Amphion has completed surveying work and has begun design work.  Community review of schematic design is scheudled for early March 2005.
US Audio	$1,862,040	$1,100,000	The U.S. Audio/Capture Technologies building extends to the top of the bank.  The trail will be pier-supported and cantilevered.	Amphion has completed topographic and boundary survey.  Real Estate Division will negotiate easement.
High Street Bridge	$1,463,515	$300,000	Two alternatives are proposed for the trail connector at the High Street Bridge.  The first option considers a floating connection over the water.  The option would introduce ramps leading to a floating pier under the bridge connecting back via a ramp to the other side.  The second option is an at-grade standard concrete trail connection at the bridge.  This option would require modification of existing traffic signals.  Standardized lighting and signage would be incorporated into the project design.	Design consultant Moffatt & Nichol is doing preliminary design work.  See Park St. bridge notes.
Gallagher & Burke and Hanson Aggregate	$1,937,148	$350,000	The segment of trail adjacent to the Gallagher & Burk asphalt plant is proposed to be concrete pier supported walkway.  Because the Hanson Aggregate facility uses water access for delivery of materials, there is a cost associated with providing a secure overhead conveyor system that would allow for materials to be transferred from the barges to the site while allowing for shoreline trail access.  The trail will incorporate associated amenities such as standardized lighting and signage.	Real Estate Division will negotiate easement.  Because design is dependent upon adjacent High St. Bridge trail, preliminary designs to be prepared together. Moffatt & Nichol is doing preliminary design in coordination with bridge trail design. Draft of various trail route and design options will be ready for review in January 2005.
66th Avenue Gateway	$5,829,132	$2,000,000	66th Avenue would serve as a major gateway to the waterfront and provides a visible connection between neighborhoods and the waterfront.  A linear arrangement of trees along the street frontage will reinforce the gateway connection and vertical markers will further delineate the site.  Lighting would be minimal along the waterfront at this location in order to reduce impacts to the marshlands and wildlife.	Consultant HQE completed topographic survey work. Design consultant The Planning Collaborative is doing wetland study and preliminary design work.  Interagency coordination with the Port of Oakland and the East Bay Regional Park District is required due to underlying ownership by the Port and lease agreements with the park district. Schematic design is expected to be ready for community review in February 2005.
Environmental Remediation	$1,200,000	$900,000	Allowance for remediation as needed to cleanup sites listed for improvement in Series A of Measure DD	PWA Environmental Services has evaluated existing hazmat documentation, and completed additional soil testing at Brooklyn Basin, Cryer Site, Derby Ave, Museum Board site, Lancaster St, Alameda Ave. and 66th Ave.  Two sites, Brooklyn Basin and the Cryer Site have significant soil contamination issues.  The Brooklyn Basin project is on-hold, so no further work is being done at this time.  A remediation plan for the Cryer Site is being prepared.  The trail at the bridges and adjoining properties will be tested once an exact trail alignment is determined.
LAKE MERRITT TO ESTUARY CONNECTION (LAKE MERRITT CHANNEL)		$27,000,000
7th Street Flood Control Pump Station	$16,000,000	$4,000,000	This project is part of the plan to establish the connection, by foot and boat, between Lake Merritt and the Estuary along the Lake Merritt Channel.  Options being considered include relocating the Alameda County Flood Control pump station and floodgates from 7th Street to 12th Street, relocating them to the Estuary, or leaving them in place at 7th Street and building a by-pass channel.	Bathymetry survey of Lake bottom complete.  URS Corporation completed additional modeling of Lake Merritt water flows and assessed cost and structural considerations to determine final location of flood structure to maximize access and flood protection.  It was found that complete relocation of the station would provide minimal increase in water flows.  Instead, Staff recommends installing a by-pass channel for boats and large fish around pump station and improving pedestrian/bike access.
YOUTH AND PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES		$20,000,000
East Oakland Aquatic, Sports and Recreation Facility	$56,100,000	$1,000,000	Build the Oakland Family and Aquatics Complex, a 150,000-square-foot indoor sports and recreation complex at the Ira Jinkins Park, in East Oakland, complete with furnishings and equipment.  Amenities would include swimming pools and diving boards, basketball courts, running track, fitness center, teen facilities, daycare center, and multi-purpose meeting rooms.	Staff has worked with ELS Architecture to provide alternative project scope(s) and cost(s).  $3 million State grant awarded in October 2004.  District 7 office is working with the City Administrator's Office to identify additional funds.
Studio One	$10,000,000	$10,000,000	Renovate and upgrade the 22,000-square-foot Studio One arts and culture center to address mandatory building codes, all life-safety issues and deferred maintenance; provide temporary program during construction; improvements to create opportunities for expanded programs and classes (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other arts); provide some new furniture and equipment; and make the building accessible to the disabled.	Shah-Kawasaki Architects has performed programming and concept design work and community meetings were held on June 14 and October 25.  Landmarks Board approved the schematic design.  Detailed design work is continuing.  Selection of a Public Art component will occur in March 2005.  Hazardous materials abatement is scheduled to begin at the end of March 2005.  Construction scheduled from Summer 2005 through Summer 2006.
CREEKS AND WATERWAYS RESTORATION		$10,000,000
Creek Restoration Projects	$5,500,000	$1,700,000	Implement creek restoration and water quality improvement projects by removing failing concrete structures, recreating natural meanders, re-grading and stabilizing banks using environmentally friendly techniques, and creating new habitat areas with native creekside plants	Master project list, prioritization criteria, and initial project list approved by City Council July 20, 2004.  Discussions underway with as-needed hydrology consultants for initial projects, which include Shepherd Creek, Lion Creek at Coliseum Gardens, Temescal Creek at Rockridge Greenbelt, and Cinderella Creek at Joaquin Miller Park.
Watershed Acquisition	$4,500,000	$3,000,000	Acquire creek and stream areas in order to preserve valuable creek habitats.  Preservation of creek areas will improve the quality of our water, create new open spaces and recreational opportunities and will protect special wildlife habitats and unique natural resources .	Master project list, prioritization criteria, and initial acquisition list approved by City Council July 20, 2004.  Discussions with property owners for initial acquisitions underway.
Total		$70,579,000